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NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (May 15, 2026) – Capt. Phillip Sylvia Jr., left, commander, Submarine Squadron 11, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Cmdr. Eric Knepper, off-going commanding officer, Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763), during the change of command ceremony for Santa Fe onboard Naval Base Point Loma, May 15, 2026. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Eric Knepper was relieved by Cmdr. Miguel Recalde as commanding officer of Santa Fe. Santa Fe is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson)
| Date Taken: | 05.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.18.2026 17:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9687626 |
| VIRIN: | 260515-N-DO408-1151 |
| Resolution: | 2455x3683 |
| Size: | 1.29 MB |
| Location: | CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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